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Sizing a power tongue jack

Jimbee
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Hey All,

I'd like to replace the manual tongue jack with a power jack but not sure how much lift I need. I have a Passport 2910BH with a tongue weight in the 975lb to 1050lb range depending on how much water/stuff I'm carrying. Would a 3500lb capacity suffice? Some brands are quieter than others, how about the Husky 3500?

Many thanks!
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Bigbird65
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One thing that I ran into with my electric jack was that I was not able to put the tail gate down without it hitting the jack motor. To correct this problem I rotated the jack 120 degrees to the left. Since the mounting bolt holes are not exactly 120 degrees apart I mounted the jack with 2 bolts and marked the jack mounting plate from below. I removed the jack and drilled a hole in the plate, then reinstalled the jack. The whole job took less than 30 minutes but I'm slow.

2017 RAM 1500 Quad Cab 5.7L Hemi, 8 speed 3.21
2018 Winnebago Minnie 2250DS

lanerd
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I don't think the OP realizes that you can use the tongue jack to lift the back of the truck to attach WD bars....or else he'd know to get the biggest one.

This addition to my TT was probably the 2nd most important thing I purchased for it.

Ron
Ron & Sandie
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RETIRED!! How sweet it is....

fla-gypsy
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Get a minimum 3500# jack and all will be well.
This member is not responsible for opinions that are inaccurate due to faulty information provided by the original poster. Use them at your own discretion.

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coolbreeze01
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Bigbird65 wrote:
I bought this tongue jack about a year ago and really like it.


Mine looks just like that but is branded RAM. Quiet and effective. Has to be covered to keep rain out.

Didn't have to cover the Atwood on the old trailer.
2008 Ram 3500 With a Really Strong Tractor Motor...........
LB, SRW, 4X4, 6-Speed Auto, 3.73, Prodigy P3, Blue Ox Sway Pro........
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Dakota98
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Bigbird65 wrote:
I bought this tongue jack about a year ago and really like it.


That's what I have also. 3650# capacity. LOVE IT !!!!

It lifts the back of my truck. Works great in setting up the WDH.

18" travel, If you need more travel, just add a 6 x 6 block of wood under it.
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Bigbird65
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I bought this tongue jack about a year ago and really like it.
2017 RAM 1500 Quad Cab 5.7L Hemi, 8 speed 3.21
2018 Winnebago Minnie 2250DS

Dick_B
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My 3500 lb jack raises the front of the camper and the back of the Suburban just fine.
Whatever you consider make sure it will fit in the existing hole and align with the bolt holes.
Dick_B
2003 SunnyBrook 27FKS
2011 3/4 T Chevrolet Suburban
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